SOLUTIONS TO EXERCISES, LESSON 3
1.
b
(para 3-3b)
2.
a
Solution: This is a standard outpatient prescription. The UCA weight is 1.0.
(para 3-7c, figure 3-1)
3.
c
Solution: Each item has a UCA value of 0.6, since each item has been
ordered for reissue to individual patients. Each item will be appropriately
labeled by the pharmacy for reissue. So:
Factor
No. Items
0.6
x
200
=
120
0.6
x
50
=
30
0.6
x
50
=
30
180
(para 3-8b & c(5), figure 3-10)
4.
d
This is a bulk drug order for clinic use. Therefore the UCA value is 2.0 per
line. (para 3-8c, figure 3-6)
UCA
Line
2.0
x
1
=
2.0
2.0
x
1
=
2.0
2.0
x
1
=
2.0
6.0
5.
b
The number of additives has no effect on the UCA value. The correct value is
2.0 per unit. (para 3-9b, 3-9c(3), figure 3-13).
UCA Factor
# of bags (units)
= 8.0
2.0
x
4
6.
a
The UCA value is 0.15 per dose. Dalmane is a controlled substance and
would be counted by the controlled substances vault (outpatient pharmacy) at
the time the order was filled for ward stock. (para 3-10b, figure 3-14).
UCA
No.of doses
Factor
ASA
0.15
x
12
=
1.8
Dalmane
0.15
x
0
=
0
Tigan
0.15
x
12
=
1.8
Total
=
3.6
End of Lesson 3
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